D03 Armed Security Guard Services - DOTD

This state and local contract opportunity is for providing armed security guard services for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 03 rest areas located in St. Martin and St. Landry Parishes. The contractor will be required to provide 24/7 armed guard coverage, with guards working 12-hour shifts to patrol the facilities, protect the premises, and assist motorists. The contractor must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and have at least 3 years of experience providing full-time security guard services. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bids are due by June 18, 2024, with the contract term beginning on July 1, 2024 or the date of award, whichever is later, for an initial 1-year period with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract will be funded through the DOTD budget, but the solicitation does not specify the award value or provide a budget range.